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Miami
Head coach: Brandon R. Powell.
Years as school’s head coach: 4.
2019 record: 7-4.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. OT Jayven Badilla 5-11, 200; Jr. RB Justin Cook (1,200 yards rushing) 5-11, 180; Jr. WR Gabe Escobedo (850 receiving yards) 6-1, 185; Sr. G Skylar Guerrero 6-1, 250; Jr. OSB Weezy Koyayesva 5-6, 175; Sr. G Luiz Romero 5-10, 225; Jr FB Jayden Stewert 5-10, 175; Sr. QB Ryan Powell (3,000 passing yards, 800 rushing yards) 5-9, 215.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DE Jayven Badilla 5-11, 200; Jr. CB Justin Cook 5-11, 180; Jr. FS Gabe Escobedo 6-1, 185; Sr. NG Skylar Guerrero 6-1, 250; Jr. CB Brayden Kauers 5-6, 150; So. Angel Pena 5-6, 140; Sr. DE Luiz Romero 5-10, 225; Sr. DE Chris Shadle 5-10, 180.
Also keep an eye on: So. C Gabe Garcia 5-10, 225; So. MLB Jaycob Goss 5-9, 180; So. TE Andre Hayes 5-10, 180; So, Slot Jaime Pena 5-6, 140; So. G Uriel Perez 6-3, 250.
Strengths of offense: My 2nd year back, so 2nd year with most guys in my of- fense. Returning our triple threat 3K passer, 1,200 Yd RB and 800 yard WR. Good Young WR to add to mix. Experienced OL in last season’s system. Four of the five open spots will be filled with good sophomores.
Strengths of defense: Bringing back nine starters. DB’s. Size of front three. Speed and football awareness. Second year in coach Rocha’s schemes.
Team’s biggest questions marks: Need to find guys to spell two-way players. Need to get smarter at the game. Need to get stronger. Need to get better at tackling. Less selfishness.
2020 expectations: Run plays better each game. Better knowledge of basic foot- ball game situations. Expand the offensive play book this season. Work hard on tackling drills. Just be better than we were last season.
More about program: Won Copper Kettle two years in a row for the first time since 91-92.
San Tan Charter
Head coach: Kerry Taylor.
Years as school’s head coach: 1st year.
2019 record: 8-2.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. OL/DL Ethan Ball 5-10, 270; Sr. WR/LB Jacob Loggins 6-2, 185; Sr. OL/DL Kevin Perkins 6-3, 240; Sr. QB/FS Jared Neville 6-5, 195; Jr. RB/LB Aden Watson 6-1, 200.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Jr. OL/DL Jacob Fiore 6-1, 200; Sr. DB/WR Michael Fiore 5-11, 165; Jr. LB/RB Isiah Galaviz 5-11, 195; Jr. LB/TE Lewis Tauscher 6-0, 180.
Also keep an eye on: Fr. QB/FS Zayden Neill 6-1, 165.
Strengths of offense: Balanced offense with playmakers at key positions. Strengths of defense: Linebacker group is deep and talented.
Team’s biggest questions marks: How fast can they adapt to the new coaches and system? Will the move up to 2A be a challenge?
2020 expectations: Players buying into the new culture and system. Coming out the gates fast. Explosive and disciplined style of football.
More about program: #WeTheCulture.
St. Johns
Head coach: Mike Morgan.
Years as school’s head coach: 31.
2019 record: 9-3.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. WR/DB Joseph Bushman 6-1, 170; Sr. WR/DB Gage Heap 5-9, 145; Sr. OL/DL Nick Patterson 6-2, 260; Sr. OL/LB Jake Skousen 5-11, 180; Sr. WR/RB/QB/DB Dion Perry 5-5, 135; Sr. RB/FS Ira Tullous 5-10, 160.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DB Joseph Bushman 6-1, 170; Jr. DE Alton Cox 5-11, 170; Sr. DB Gage Heap 5-9, 145; Sr. DL Nick Patterson 6-2, 260; Sr. LB Jake Skousen 5-11, 180.
Also keep an eye on: Jr. RB/LB Chase Gray 5-7, 180; Jr. OL/DL Riley Green 6-5, 255; Sr. OL/DL Brady Overson 6-3, 200; Sr. TE/LB Slade Nevin 5-11, 180; Jr. QB/DB James Thomas 5-10, 180.
Strengths of offense: Running game. Passing the ball. Size up front. Intelligence. Strengths of defense: New players that love defense. Secondary. Interior defen- sive line. Multiple defense. Team speed.
Team’s biggest questions marks: Team strength. Team speed. Team unity.
2020 expectations: Win our league. Have a winning record. Make the playoffs. More about program: The following players could fill some big shoes in the up- coming season: Dion Perry, Slade Nevin, Brady Overson, Riley Green, Case Heap, Jay Wahl, Anthony Diamond, Gage Trickey, James Thomas, Dayson Spencer, Ryan Lewis, Chase Gray, Gavin Harris, Kyson Price.
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Benson
Head coach: Chris Determan.
Years as school’s head coach: 18.
2019 record: 8-4.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Jr. FB Jace Barney (309 rushing yards and 8 TDs) 5-9, 200; Jr. OL Ryan Francione 6-0, 180; Jr. OL Ricky Garcia 5-11, 185; Jr. OL Joe Jackson 6-1, 265; Jr. OL Cameron McFarland 5-10, 165.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Jr. DT Devin Bowling (59 tackles, 6 INTs) 5-10, 165; Jr. LB Brok Determan (33 tackles) 6-1, 165; Jr. DE Ryan Francione (36 tackles) 6-0, 180; Jr. DT Ricky Garcia 5-11, 185; Jr. DT Joe Jackson (17 tackles) 6-1, 265.
Also keep an eye on: Jr. FS/TE Mundo Esparza 6-2, 165; Jr. WR/DB Jimmy Ler- blanc 5-11, 170; Jr. LB/RB Tristan Martinez 6-0, 175; Jr. FB/DE Gabe Osuna 5-10, 175.
Strengths of offense: Athletic and varsity experience.
Strengths of defense: Athletic and varsity experience.
Team’s biggest questions: Depth.
2020 expectations: Be good young men both on and off the field and to compete and have a shot to win every game.
Morenci
Head coach: Joseph Garcia.
Years as school’s head coach: 1.
2019 record: 4-7.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. OL Adam Chacon 6-0, 245; Sr. K/ WR Hugo Mancinas 5-11, 160; Sr. TE Maddux Martinez 6-1, 207; Jr. OL Richard Trott 5-11, 173; Jr. WR Tony Roybal 5-10, 140; So. QB/WR Derek Saenz 5-11, 142. Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: So. DE Gavin Baca 6-0, 162; Sr. LB Da- kota Bamburg 6-0, 174; So. DE Patrick Chavez 5-11, 167; Jr. SS Brenden Enriquez 5-10, 170; Sr. LB Maddux Martinez 6-1, 207; Sr. LB Paul Daniel Moreno 5-8, 164; Sr. FS LT Morey 5-10, 162; Jr. WR Tony Roybal 5-10, 140; So. DE Derek Saenz 5-11, 142; Jr. DL Richard Trott 5-11, 173.
Also keep an eye on: Jr. OL/LB Shawn Hudman 5-10, 150; So. QB/WR/DB Daylen Johnson 5-10, 165; So. OL/DL Mateo Palomarez 5-11, 200; Jr. OL/DL Jericho San- chez 6-0, 245; Jr. RB/LB Kaden Summer 5-11, 165.
Strengths of offense: We have young offensive linemen, but they are eager to learn and improve. Our skill players have good hands and solid speed.
Strengths of defense: We have a strong core of experienced defensive players that fly to the football.
Team’s biggest questions marks: We need to replace our starting quarterback from the last two years.
2020 expectations: I expect our team to work hard and compete in every game we play. By focusing on ourselves and getting better every day, the record of wins and losses will take care of itself.
Tombstone
Head coach: Jerry Rhoades.
Years as school’s head coach: 1.
2019 record: 2-8.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. OL James Bryant 6-3, 170; Sr. RB Hadden Chamberlain 5-11, 170; So. OL Jaden Degnan 5-10, 160; Jr. REC Kadin Dyess 5-5, 125; Sr. K/REC Zeke Esparza 5-8, 150; Jr. RB/REC Dometrious Fanning 5-8, 150; Sr. RB/REC Payton Foster 5-9, 145; So. OL/RB Aian Greenlee 5-6, 140;
Sr. REC Chris Holloway 5-6, 135; Jr. REC Shawn McCoy 5-11, 135; Sr. QB/REC/DB Jacob Oliver 5-11, 170.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DL James Bryant 6-3, 170; Sr. LB Hadden Chamberlain 5-11, 170; So. DL Jaden Degnan 5-10, 160; Jr. DB Kadin Dyess 5-5, 125; Sr. DB Zeke Esparza 5-8, 150; Jr. DB/LB Dometrious Fanning 5-8, 150; Sr. DB/LB Payton Foster 5-9, 145; So. DL/LB Aian Greenlee 5-6, 140; Sr. DB Chris Holloway 5-6, 135; Jr. DB Shawn McCoy 5-11, 135; Sr. DB Jacob Oliver 5-11, 170.
Also keep an eye on: Any new kid that comes out.
Strengths of offense: We are completely re-structuring our offense.
Strengths of defense: We’ve played it for a year.
Team’s biggest questions marks: Numbers. We finished 2019 with 12 guys. New kids coming out. Incoming freshmen.
2020 expectations: Thirty kids on team. Learn new offense. Finish 5-5.
More about program: We will be young, Our numbers hopefully will be better than last year. Our kids will play hard.
REGION NOTES: Bisbee Seniors Manny Amaya (99 tackles), Tyler Schasteen (80 tackles) and Christian Contreras (67 tackles) are the team’s returning leading tacklers. ... Pima hired state championship coach Jim Hughes. ... Willcox also hired a new coach, Eric Hjalmarson, who moved over from Safford.
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